The Mid-Atlantic Regional council on the Ocean (MARCO) hosted “How Microplastics Impact Marine Species and Habitats” on June 9. Expert speakers discussed the morphologic, toxicologic, and biogeochemical effects of microplastics across field and lab-based studies.
The webinar was moderated by EPA Region 3 Senior Watersheds Coordinator Kelly Somers and featured presentations by Oregon State University Postdoctoral Researcher Julia Fontana, Virginia Institute of Marine Science Assistant Professor Meredith Seeley, and Providence College Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow Hayden Boettcher. Scroll below for speaker bios.
The webinar was the third in a four-part webinar series exploring the impact of microplastics and microfibers on coastal and ocean resources in the Mid-Atlantic region.
Leading researchers and policy experts discussed key concerns, research gaps, and emerging solutions to this growing challenge.
These sessions aim to share the latest scientific findings, spark conversations, and identify actionable steps for regional stakeholders.